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Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and gr...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled toddler storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help toddlers learn and grow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Comics & Crafts: Gamerville (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School, Teen
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.This month we are reading Ga...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teen
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Pick up the month’s graphic novel from the Youth Services desk, read it at home, then come make a book-inspired craft while chatting about what we read.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Getting Started with Word

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need to type letters, create documents, flyers and signs? MS Word is the most popular word processing program. Learn your way around creating and formatting documents, working with paragraphs and print layouts, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Pop-up Makerspace: Let’s Build (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Experiment with various materials to tackle building challenges and create your own sturdy-standing structures. The possibilities are endless—let’s see what you can build!

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Experiment with various materials to tackle building challenges and create your own sturdy-standing structures. 
The possibilities are endless—let’s see what you can build!

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Travelers from Outer Space: Comets & Asteroids

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Adler Planetarium, will showcase amazing closeup images of comets and asteroids to highlight what we currently know about the cosm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Adler Planetarium, will showcase amazing closeup images of comets and asteroids to highlight what we currently know about the cosmos, and what we hope to find out.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Flores de Bastoncillos de Algodón (Familia) / Cotton Swab Flowers (Family)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Transforma bastoncillos de algodón comunes en hermosas decoraciones florales. / Transform ordinary cotton swabs into beautiful floral decorations.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Details:

Transforma bastoncillos de algodón comunes en hermosas decoraciones florales. / Transform ordinary cotton swabs into beautiful floral decorations.

Clay Cats (Grades 1-3)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Using air-dry clay, you’ll shape and customize your very own feline friend to take home and play with.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Using air-dry clay, you’ll shape and customize your very own feline friend to take home and play with.

Disclaimer(s)

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Arte de Pared de Bricola (Famila) / DIY Wall Art (Family)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprendera. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos! En este programa para pasar un rato agradable con manualidad de arte que te sorprendera. / Have a fun time creating art that will surprise you.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Bingo Bash (Grades 4-6)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Muppets Escape Room (Grades 7-12)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Muppets Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Muppets Escape Room (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Muppets Escape Room (Adults)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang for some Muppet-style mayhem as you race to escape! Please note you must arrive within five minutes of the start time in order to be admitted.

Foodie Kids: Cannoli (Grades 4-6)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Crispy, delicious shells filled with creamy, cheesy goodness—what could be better? Join us for a fun and tasty experience as we make these classic Italian treats. 

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Crispy, delicious shells filled with creamy, cheesy goodness—what could be better? Join us for a fun and tasty experience as we make these classic Italian treats. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

Foodie Teens: Cannoli (Grades 7-12)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Crispy, delicious shells filled with creamy, cheesy goodness—what could be better? Join us for a fun and tasty experience as we make these classic Italian treats. 

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Crispy, delicious shells filled with creamy, cheesy goodness—what could be better? Join us for a fun and tasty experience as we make these classic Italian treats. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family.